Willem Middelkoop - Expert Profile and Services Overview
Fund Manager
Geneva, Switzerland
Introduction
Willem Middelkoop was born in Switzerland, educated in the Netherlands, and has built an international career as an investor, author, and commentator on global financial trends. With a cosmopolitan outlook shaped from an early age, he has consistently focused on the bigger picture—exploring economic, political, and monetary developments on a worldwide scale.
Early Life and Education
Born in Geneva to Dutch parents, Middelkoop grew up with a cross-cultural perspective that sparked a lifelong curiosity for global affairs. Rather than concentrating on the Netherlands or Switzerland, he was fascinated by how international events shape markets, societies, and opportunities. This worldview became the foundation of his later work as both a journalist and investor.
Career trajectory
Middelkoop’s professional journey spans multiple careers. For two decades, he worked as a photojournalist, a role that honed his ability to identify compelling stories and distinguish meaningful signals from background noise. These skills later proved invaluable when he turned to financial markets.
In the summer of 2008, together with two fellow investors, he co-founded the Commodity Discovery Fund, where he currently serves as fund manager. The fund specializes in opportunities in natural resources, combining strategic analysis with a contrarian mindset. Middelkoop’s approach reflects his background in journalism: look beyond headlines, challenge prevailing assumptions, and focus on the underlying story.
Legacy and future
In addition to his investment work, Middelkoop is the author of several influential books, including The Big Reset: The War on Gold and the Financial Endgame. His books, translated into eight languages including Mandarin and Arabic, have brought his insights on the global monetary system to a wide international audience.
Looking ahead, Willem Middelkoop continues to share his vision of the shifts shaping our financial future—through investing, writing, and speaking. His guiding principle remains unchanged: to uncover the real story behind the noise and help others navigate the profound changes reshaping the world economy.